As soon as the tree is up, I make my first batch of mulled wine. Even when we lived in Los Angeles, I would find the ingredients and serve it to friends who had never heard of it before. The aroma of sliced oranges, cloves, cinnamon and red wine is […]
During the weekend, Honor and I worked on a fun Fall DIY project and we are thrilled with the result. We made a gorgeous, orange-scented wreath from scratch! You don’t need many supplies to create one, and it is very easy to do. You will need a wicker wreath that […]
There’s nothing better than curling up in a cosy and inviting bed on a cool Autumn evening with a cup of tea and a good book close to hand. I have always welcomed the mellow beauty that this season brings, with the blanket of leaves and their beautiful rich colours […]
Whenever guests come to stay, I want them to feel really at home from the moment they arrive. So when I decorated our guest room I looked to create a welcoming space that felt calm and special. Here are my top tips: Floral textiles are one of my favourites; in […]
I have always found keeping houseplants alive a difficult task – as my family would testify! This is something I’ve worked on over the years and finally, my plants have started to flourish, looking luscious and full of life. I’m no expert, but here are my top tips for keeping […]
Floral arrangements are the typical choice for centrepieces which you’ve probably seen in my many tablescape designs. However, an alternative to flower centrepieces that I’ve been embracing recently are fruit centrepieces. As well as being pretty, they’re edible! What’s not to love? Working from the warm mustard and honey tones […]
I absolutely loved renovating our house, the whole process was a great creative challenge – stressful at times but overall it was so much fun. Every room was special but I’d say that my favourite rooms were the girls’. I wanted them to have a space that was cosy but […]
It’s always in the best hotels that I opt for the granola at breakfast. Yes, it’s delicious, but I also love the Kilner jar presentation, and the mouth-watering sides of berries, Greek yoghurt, and honey drizzle that it comes with. It just looks so pretty. And I’ve finally found my […]
Setting the table at Lord Beaverbrook’s magnificent country house really took me on a walk through history. From gorgeous gardens to stone pavilions dotted around the grounds, there is an abundance of inspiration to be found here. Nevertheless, it was the shell-encrusted grotto by Belinda Eade that captured me the most and was the inspiration for Sharland England’s Autumn tablescape. It’s quite magical! The grotto […]